Lead CNC Maintenance Technician

TempExperts

Lafayette, IN

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Allen-Bradley, CNC (Computerized Numerical Control) Systems, Capital Project, Coaching, Communication Skills, Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), Continuous Improvement, Control Systems, Corrective Action, Documentation, Driver's License, Electrical Engineering, Electrical Wiring, Electricity, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, HVAC, High School Diploma, Hydraulic Engineering, Identify Issues, Leadership, Lean Manufacturing, Lean Six Sigma, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Maintenance Services, Manufacturing, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint, Organizational Skills, People Management, Performance Management, Preventative Maintenance, Project/Program Management, Pumps, Record Keeping, Reliability Engineering, Root Cause Analysis, Safety Training, Safety/Work Safety, Team Lead/Manager, Technical Leadership, Training/Teaching
LOCATION
Lafayette, IN
POSTED
5 days ago
Lead CNC Maintenance Technician
Location: Lafayette, IN
Employment Type: Temp-to-Hire
Schedule: 2nd Shift | 1:00 PM – 9:30 PM (hours may vary based on business needs)

TempExperts is seeking an experienced Lead CNC Maintenance Technician for a 2nd shift opportunity in Lafayette, IN. This hands-on leadership role is responsible for leading a skilled maintenance team while overseeing the troubleshooting, repair, preventive, and predictive maintenance of CNC machines and industrial equipment. The ideal candidate has strong technical expertise, leadership experience, and a commitment to safety, reliability, and continuous improvement in a manufacturing environment.
Responsibilities
  • Lead a team of maintenance technicians by providing technical guidance, coaching, and training.
  • Oversee troubleshooting, repair, preventive maintenance, predictive maintenance, and documentation for CNC machines and industrial equipment.
  • Maintain and repair CNC machinery, robotic systems, multi-axis grinders, hydraulic systems, electrical systems, pumps, HVAC equipment, central coolant systems, and other production equipment.
  • Coordinate maintenance priorities, work assignments, and schedules using a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
  • Ensure preventive maintenance activities are completed efficiently to maximize equipment reliability and uptime.
  • Serve as the technical resource for CNC controls and industrial electrical systems.
  • Diagnose complex equipment failures, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
  • Promote and enforce all safety policies, including lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures and proper PPE usage.
  • Conduct safety inspections and provide ongoing safety training for maintenance personnel.
  • Coordinate outside contractors and vendors performing maintenance or repair work.
  • Maintain accurate maintenance records and communicate completed work with supervisors and internal stakeholders.
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives that improve equipment performance, maintenance practices, and operational efficiency.
  • Perform additional maintenance and leadership duties as assigned.

Qualifications
  • High School Diploma or GED required.
  • High School Diploma or GED required.
  • Minimum of eight (8) years of industrial maintenance, manufacturing maintenance, or facilities maintenance experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Demonstrated leadership or supervisory experience leading maintenance teams.
  • Strong troubleshooting experience with CNC machinery and industrial equipment.
  • Experience with hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical, and industrial electrical systems.
  • Knowledge of preventive and predictive maintenance practices.
  • Familiarity with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).
  • Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
  • Valid driver's license.
  • U.S. work authorization required.
  • Ability to obtain required facility security credentials.
  • Must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screening.
  • Willingness to work overtime, weekends, holidays, and alternate schedules as needed.
  • Ability to regularly lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
  • Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the workday.
  • Ability to distinguish color-coded wiring while performing electrical work.
  • Ability to safely wear and work in required PPE, including steel-toe boots, safety glasses, gloves, hard hats, hearing protection, and other required protective equipment.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree, technical certification, trade school education, or equivalent advanced technical training.
  • Ten (10)+ years of industrial maintenance experience with supervisory responsibilities.
  • Experience troubleshooting CNC control systems such as Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Fanuc, or similar platforms.
  • Experience using Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and PowerPoint, for reporting and presentations.
  • Knowledge of root cause analysis and continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or Kaizen.
  • Experience managing maintenance contractors and capital improvement projects.
TempExperts is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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